Audit and Accounts Senior - Leeds The Role Barber McLelland are working in partnership with a leading independent firm of chartered accountants who are recruiting for a finalist or qualified ACA or ACCA practice accountant for the position of Audit and Accounts Senior. The firm are one of the most progressive accountancy practices within the North, boasting a fantastic client base. The business has an excellent working culture, coupled with high investment with staff well being, development and ongoing training. Duties and Responsibilities Supporting the Corporate Service Partner, the role of Audit and Accounts Senior will be responsible for the delivery of accounting and audit services for a highly varied portfolio of clients, duties will include: Carrying out audits of companies, charities, academies and LLPs from budgets/planning through to finalisation Preparation of statutory accounts from trial balance Supervision and development of trainees Preparation of corporate/business tax computations Attendance at client's premises Client liaison including dealing with queries and resolving issues on site Management of smaller jobs reporting straight to partner Opportunities to carry out project-based work with other departments around the firm, eg Forensics and Corporate Finance Carrying out internal audit work in not-for-profit organisations Skills and Qualities The Successful candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience working for an Accountancy Practice and will be a qualified ACCA or ACA, applications will also be encouraged from individuals who are at the final stages of their professional studies. Additional requirements include: Some experience of charity/academy audits is desirable but not essential Experience of audit supervision and planning, including completion of files for manager or partner review Good IT skills, including experience of using different audit packages or systems and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients and colleagues at all levels Accurate, methodical and organised Salary Package £28,000 - £35,000 dependent upon experience Excellent benefits package Barber McLelland are a dedicated and niche recruitment consultancy service for the Accountancy Profession. Our area of expertise covers recruitment from part qualified accountants through to Partners and Directors within Big 4, National Accountancy Firms, through to Independent Accountants and Specialist Boutiques across the Yorkshire and East Midlands Region. For more information about this role or for additional information on how we can assist you in securing your next career move, please contact Justin Barber at Barber McLelland